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Recent Deaths 3/18/16

David S. Johnson, 76, of Aurora, Missouri, formerly of Venango County, died March 16, 2016. Gary A. “Teddy” Bowser, 81, of Rimersburg, died March 17, 2016….




February beyond record hot around entire globe

WASHINGTON (AP) – Earth got so hot last month that federal scientists struggled to find words, describing temperatures as “astronomical,” “staggering” and “strange.” They warned…


McCutchen has his power back

BRADENTON, Fla. (TNS) – After launching a mammoth home run that cleared the left-field bleachers at Ed Smith Stadium on Wednesday, Andrew McCutchen opened up…



Bishop suspends VC decision

The decision to close Venango Catholic High School in Oil City has been suspended for 30 days. The Most Rev. Lawrence Persico, bishop of the…


Donuts with Dad

Sam Lingo and his dad enjoy a doughnut at Hasson Heights Elementary School in Oil City. The Fatherhood Initiative held its annual Donuts with Dads…









For the birds

Amber McElroy helps her daughter Ahveanna construct a bluebird house at the Franklin FCCA Twin Creeks Head Start parent and children activity night Tuesday. Jason…



Nicasio fans 10 Orioles in four innings

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Right-hander Juan Nicasio struck out 10 Orioles in four innings in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 9-3 loss to Baltimore on Wednesday. Nicasio,…



Recent Deaths 3/17/16

Shirley W. Marwood, 76, of McKean, formerly of Franklin, died March 6, 2016. Milo E. Stackhouse Sr., AKA “The Joke Teller,” 80, of Middletown, died March 16,…